POTTSVILLE — The Rite Aid store and pharmacy on Route 61 is closing, the company announced Thursday. Read moreRite Aid to close Pottsville store, second in 7 months 💬
Friday Edition | April 26, 2024
POTTSVILLE — The SafetySticks devices intended to curb illegal parking finally went live Friday in the city. Read moreSafetySticks go live in Pottsville 💬
POTTSVILLE — The Schuylkill County commissioners unanimously approved a $1.7 million settlement with one of the four plaintiffs in the federal… Read moreSchuylkill County commissioners OK $1.7M settlement with one of Halcovage accusers 💬
HARRISBURG — Thousands of Pennsylvanians could soon be hit with higher internet bills when a federal program that gives a discount to low-inco… Read moreHigher internet costs could be on the way for low-income Pa. residents as federal subsidies run out 💬
POTTSVILLE — With a blooming Japanese red maple in the background, a banner was unfurled Friday morning on Greenwood Hill, observing the city’… Read morePottsville Tree City USA 36th anniversary observed in Greenwood Hill 💬
POTTSVILLE — A Mahanoy City teen charged with attempted homicide is being held in a juvenile block at the Lehigh County Jail, according to a S… Read moreMahanoy City teen charged in attempted homicide now in Lehigh County Jail 💬
In Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album “The Tortured Poets Department,” the singer delves into her past and explores themes of fame, time and los… Read moreReview: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is more than the sum of its parts 💬
POTTSVILLE — In the shadow of towering tulip poplar trees, a young student’s recitation captured the essence of Arbor Day on Friday in Charles… Read moreThe loveliness of trees celebrated at Arbor Day program in Charles Baber Cemetery 💬
In Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album “The Tortured Poets Department,” the singer delves into her past and explores themes of fame, time and los… 💬
Move over mimosa — the spritz is taking over brunch, and possibly the bar. 💬
What does director Guy Ritchie's new World War II film "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" bring to the genre? Rebecca Kivak and Joe Bares… 💬
When Pottsville observed its 200th anniversary in 2006, the Pottsville Bicentennial Committee published “Pottsville Personalities: 1806 to Pre… 💬
Well, the changes in the wide receiver room that most expected to see in the Blue-White Game last week started to take shape a few days before… 💬
The actual saying hails from way back in 1886 and goes like this: “March winds and April showers bring May flowers and June bugs.” But April i… 💬
When we think about environmentally conscious consumer choices, we may immediately think of products that are sustainable or organic. 💬
If you’ve never had a dog that behaves in a way that embarrasses you or tests your patience, give thanks to the dog gods for your good fortune. 💬
Did Alex Garland keep his film grounded with a bigger scope and budget for an A24 movie? Rebecca Kivak and Joe Baress review the writer/direct… 💬
What if there was a gentle form of exercise that could lower your blood pressure and help maintain strength, balance, flexibility and mental h… 💬
It was a night to remember when, 60 years ago, Shenandoah pulled out all the stops to honor a favorite son, Jerry Wolman, owner of the Philade… 💬
Sam Fremin will be on the desk on Saturday, but Penn Stated co-host Donnie Collins will be at Beaver Stadium for his "favorite" day of the yea… 💬
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Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is more than the sum of its parts
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Demolition contracts approved for buildings in six Schuylkill County municipalities
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Higher internet costs could be on the way for low-income Pa. residents as federal subsidies run out
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SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — In the past five years, Penn State Schuylkill has bucked national trends by increasing its enrollment and retention rate. 💬
NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. — A long-running sandstorm at the Jersey Shore could soon come to an end as New Jersey will carry out an emergency beach … 💬
Students protesting the Israel-Hamas war are digging in at Columbia University for a 10th day, part of a number of demonstrations roiling camp… 💬
While presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden easily won their nominations in Tuesday’s primary election in Schuylkill County, 512 … Read moreWrite-ins represent 7.5% of Schuylkill County’s Democratic votes for president in primary election 💬
Turnout was light across Schuylkill County for Tuesday’s primary election, which some poll workers attributed to a lack of competitive races a… Read moreLack of competition, advertising for primary election believed to have caused light turnout in Schuylkill County 💬
Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face each other in Pennsylvania’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest thi… Read moreCasey, McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pennsylvania's high-stakes US Senate contest 💬
The nominees for U.S. representative from the 9th Congressional District were secured Tuesday in what has turned out to be a repeat of the pre… Read moreRematch: Meuser, Waldman lock up nominations for 9th Congressional District 💬
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Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: New York Judge Juan M. Merchan did not tell former President… 💬
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The junior recorded his second no-hitter of the season in a 10-0 victory over Williams Valley. He also pitched a complete-game victory over Ma… 💬
LANSFORD — Grabbing the Schuylkill League Division III lead over the Panthers, Marian's softball team scored 11 runs in the first three inning… Read moreSCHOLASTIC SPORTS: Marian girls grab Division III lead 💬
POTTSVILLE — Four area girls basketball players were named Friday to the Pennsylvania Sports Writers All-State Girls’ Basketball Team. Read moreFour named to PA Sports Writers All-State girls basketball teams 💬
PINE GROVE — It took a month and two days to finally complete the Cardinal Classic. Read morePine Grove dominates Cardinal Classic title game 💬
HEGINS — Pitcher Hunter Correll tossed a three-hit shutout and Gavin Wade had two hits to boost Schuylkill Haven to a Divisions II-III triumph… Read moreSCHOLASTIC SPORTS: Hurricanes top Tri-Valley, grab Division II top spot 💬
Olu Fashanu and Chop Robinson are projected to become the second Penn State duo since 2003 to be taken in the first round when the NFL draft b… Read morePenn State duo of Fashanu and Robinson projected first rounders 💬
MINERSVILLE — Maggie Hoffman-Long and Julia Burgess each won three events as Minersville's girls track team clinched the Schuylkill League Div… Read moreSCHOLASTIC TRACK: Minersville girls clinch Division II championship 💬
In an election year shaping up to be one of the more consequential in recent memory, Tuesday’s primary features little drama for voters in Nor… Read moreTuesday's low-stakes primaries set the table for November
The rush of news coverage following the death last week of O.J. Simpson brought back memories of the media frenzy that surrounded his arrest a… Read moreThe O.J. trial and the case for cameras in the courtroom
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As the days get longer and the weather warms, our thoughts turn to spring pastimes like gardening, baseball and waiting in traffic as roadwork… Read moreBipartisanship can build bridges and roads and railways
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